Turkish head coach Mircea Lucescu held a press conference before a friendly match against Ukraine.

"There are many strong players in the Ukrainian team. Especially from my former team - Shakhtar Donetsk ", - said Lucescu.

"It's good when five to eight performers play for many years in the same club and then perform in the national team. And the players from Donetsk have such a situation.. They play for the club and various national teams from 17-18 years old ".

Lucescu also noted that he was pleased with his players in recent matches, despite the results.

"One thing remains for us to work hard. There is no other way. We have a young team that needs experience.. We are in a very difficult group of the League of Nations. Both of our rivals have a stable composition and more than three years working under the guidance of the same coaches.. They are much more experienced than us, and this is reflected in the results, "said Lucescu.

"I watch young talents all the time and now there are plans for six to seven performers. I will gradually call them into the national team.. Let's see how they will perform at the international level.. After all, playing in such matches and at the level of a national championship are completely different things. ".

Not bypassed Lucescu and the rumors linking him with the departure from the Turkish national team.

"This is an information attack, fake news. Neither I nor the leadership of the federation made any statements.. I will decide my fate myself.

If I felt that I could not be helpful, I would immediately leave.. However, I will continue to work and believe that everything will be fine, "concluded Lucescu.

Friendly match between Turkey and Ukraine will take place on Tuesday, November 20th. The beginning of the meeting at 19:30 Kyiv time.

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